Job Description

We are looking for experienced semi-truck drivers to join our team for a causal Shunter/Forklift Operator role. It is on-call, part time position for some afternoon and evening hours Monday to Friday, and some Saturdays. Class 1 license preferred but not required as the primary responsibility for a position is to move 50” semi-trailers in the yard to prepare them for loading. This position is also accountable for forklift duties when Shunter is not needed. 

Wage: $23.33/hour

Main Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all customer orders are processed in a timely and efficient manner by placing or removing trailers to and from designated areas
• Open and close trailer doors as required, create and update a daily yard check and shunt log; attach trailer seals as needed
• Demonstrate good judgment when checking trailers and maintaining the shunt truck
• Ensure that the rules of the yard are followed at all times
• Perform the receiving and shipment duties of raw materials, finished products, packaging products, and ingredients
• Ensure that the quantities correspond to the receipt/shipment slip
• Enter products in the EXA system using both data entry and scanning guns
• Weigh, cool and place products where appropriate
• Rotate products (FIFO) according to storage standards
• Receive the order forms and take note of the orders to be prepared during the day
• Pick orders according to the products indicated on the order form, which requires using a pallet truck or a forklift; safe and secure loading and unloading of trucks
• Safe operation, inspection, and daily maintenance of the forklift, survey equipment, and the shunter truck
• Respect occupational health and safety policies and procedures and good manufacturing practices (HACCP and GMP)
• Perform other related duties as required